Petr Cech has highlighted the importance of winning the north London derby by labelling Sunday's clash a 'six-pointer'.
Arsenal go into their match against Tottenham with a three-point advantage and know a win will send them to the top of the table.
This season's derby matches will have an added importance as they both look to challenge for the title once again and Cech insists that will only add fuel to the fire.
Cech, speaking to The Mirror, said of Sunday's early fixture: 'It is the first fixture you look for, 100 per cent.